Educational Evaluations

You made a written request for a special education evaluation of your child, but the school denied it. Can the school really say no to your request? And what reasons must the school have? Learn below about why your child’s school can deny your evaluation request. The School’s Child Find Obligation Under the Individuals with […]

If your child has learning and attention issues—or if you suspect she does—you may be eager for her to receive special education services. To find out if she’s eligible, school officials have to do two things. First, they must determine if your child has a “covered” disability. Second, they have to determine if it’s severe […]